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12/17/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids may help stave off conditions linked to aging like Alzheimer’s and heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats long held to be good for health. These fats provide the starting point for the production of hormones that regulate blood clotting, the contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation. Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help prevent age-related conditions like heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease, and that eating […]
03/16/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oil from lantana can keep fungi and Alzheimer’s disease at bay
The flowering plant known as Lantana camara or West Indian lantana is a thorny shrub that was once cultivated as an ornamental in subtropical countries. It belongs to the verbena family, whose members are well-known for having a variety of uses in traditional medicine. Although L. camara is now generally considered an invasive weed, it […]
02/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Physicochemical examination of Lantana camara leaf essential oil
In this study, researchers from Brazil analyzed the essential oil yield and chemical composition of fresh and dry leaves versus seasonal variation of Lantana camara (West Indian lantana). Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Although L. camara is generally seen only as a detriment to plantations, it also possesses medicinal properties. The […]
10/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Major component of silymarin may help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Silymarin is an herbal extract that’s popularly used as a health supplement. It is associated with liver benefits and is often taken by patients with hepatitis. Silymarin contains a mixture of various compounds, the most active of which is the flavonoid known as silibinin. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers from different universities […]
08/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Analyzing the effects of silibinin against prothrombin kringle-2-induced neurodegeneration
In this study, researchers from different universities in South Korea demonstrated how silibinin, a flavonoid found in milk thistle, can be used for Parkinson’s disease therapy. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Both Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease exhibit common features of neurodegenerative diseases and are caused by numerous […]
08/07/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Could a medicinal herb native to California treat Alzheimer’s?
The medicinal herb called yerba santa (Eriodictyon californicum) contains a compound that may be able to reduce harmful swelling in the brain. Researchers said the plant-based chemical shows promise as a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Native to California, yerba santa means “holy herb” in Spanish. Yerba santa is traditionally used as a natural remedy for headaches, fevers, and other […]
11/01/2018
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By Cassie B.
Study looks at the link between inflammation and the spread of Alzheimer’s
Someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease every 65 seconds. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological illness that causes impaired cognition, memory loss and death. Right now, there is no known treatment available that can stop the progression of the disease, and there is no cure. However, scientists […]
07/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Fermented turmeric prevents memory loss caused by oxidative stress and inflammation
Turmeric is a pretty powerful superfood on its own. As a fermented food product, it gains the power of probiotics as well. A Korean study showed that fermented turmeric can prevent memory loss that stems from oxidative stress and inflammation of key brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is just one of the many neurodegenerative diseases that […]
01/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flowers for Alzheimer’s patients: Several species of iris have been found to protect against the disease
Researchers have discovered a flower that can improve brain performance for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of the study were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine. The paper, titled Protective effect of Iris germanica L. in b-amyloid-induced animal model of Alzheimer’s disease, studied the effects of the bearded iris in treating beta-amyloid-induced […]
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